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May 27, 2004

Death From Overwork

Japan reports 157 deaths from overwork in FY 2003

"Of the total, people deemed eligible for such compensation due to suicide or mental illness came to a record 108, the figures show.... Among those deemed eligible for compensation due to suicide or mental illness, 77 were male and 31 female. Those in their 30s and those with special expertise, such as in systems engineering, constituted the most."

Xinhuanet (China View) May 25, 2004